American Express H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — American Express sponsors H-1B workers. Across 221 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $147,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
American Express filed 221 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 10 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $147,000.
- Median offered wage
- $147,000
- Certified filings
- 221
- Work locations
- 10 states
- Distinct roles
- 96
Most-filed roles at American Express
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager, Risk Management | 21 | $148,976 |
| Manager, Risk Management | 15 | $126,690 |
| Senior Manager, Data Science | 15 | $151,443 |
| Director, Risk Management | 15 | $178,908 |
| Manager, Data Science | 14 | $138,680 |
| Manager, Data Analytics | 9 | $130,000 |
| Director, Data Science | 8 | $190,851 |
| Senior Manager, Digital Product Management | 8 | $160,921 |
| Senior Associate, Digital Product Management | 4 | $102,564 |
| Manager, Digital Product Management | 3 | $125,243 |
| Senior Manager, Data Analytics | 3 | $135,446 |
| Director, Digital Product Management | 3 | $185,555 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 11 | $173,294 |
| Level II — qualified | 69 | $131,840 |
| Level III — experienced | 62 | $149,970 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 49 | $157,325 |
Where American Express hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 169 | $148,624 |
| Arizona | 38 | $143,312 |
| Utah | 5 | $135,462 |
| California | 2 | $146,967 |
| Washington | 2 | $139,891 |
| Delaware | 1 | $141,872 |
| Georgia | 1 | $126,456 |
| Indiana | 1 | $127,830 |
| Nevada | 1 | $119,616 |
| Texas | 1 | $145,625 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager, Risk Management | New York, New York | $141,845 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Director, Data Science | New York, New York | $182,517 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Manager, Data Science | New York, New York | $180,763 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Analyst, Control Management | Phoenix, Arizona | $104,937 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Vice President, Acquisition Personalization and Analytics | NEW YORK, New York | $219,838 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Data Scientist | New York, New York | $137,025 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Manager, Data Analytics | New York, New York | $127,188 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Analyst, Strategic Planning | New York, New York | $105,494 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Manager, Risk Management | Phoenix, Arizona | $162,332 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Manager-Risk Management | New York, New York | $145,944 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Manager, Risk Management | New York, New York | $122,100 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Pricing Strategy Specialist | New York, New York | $142,925 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Sr. Manager - Risk Management | Sandy, Utah | $136,531 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Risk Model Specialist | New York, New York | $140,195 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Manager - Data Analytics | New York, New York | $172,186 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Data Scientist, Model Risk | New York, New York | $130,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Manager-Data Science | New York, New York | $139,506 | III | May 2026 |
| Manager, Risk Management | New York, New York | $157,581 | III | May 2026 |
| Manager, IT Audit | Wilmington, Delaware | $141,872 | III | May 2026 |
| Manager, Risk Management | New York, New York | $129,524 | — | May 2026 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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